Camden has long since been considered one of London's musical meccas and draws millions of visitors every year.

Nowadays many come to trace the footsteps of late Camden legend, Amy Winehouse , whose strong attachment to Camden led her to mention it in her 2008 Grammy acceptance speech, hours after a fire ripped through its famous market.

Those making the Winehouse pilgrimage can pay their respects by sinking a pint at her favourite haunt, the Hawley Arms, or by wandering down to watch a gig at The Dublin Castle pub where she often took to the stage.

But Camden's rock and roll heritage way predates Winehouse. Venues like The Roundhouse and Dingwalls have been hosting the biggest names in music since the 60s and 70s.

Amy Winehouse sang at Koko in November 2006 (Image: Getty Images)

Jimi Hendrix, Pink Floyd, The Sex Pistols and Nirvana are just a few of the music megastars to have played on Camden's stages.

Camden's music scene is still thriving with a plethora of pubs and larger venues like Koko.

These are the best places to catch live music, concerts and gigs in Camden Town.

The Roundhouse

Chalk Farm Rd, Camden Town, NW1 8EH

Camden's Roundhouse has been hosting the biggest names in music since the 60s (Image: Getty Images)

Camden's Roundhouse, a former disused railway yard, has been hosting rock and pop superstars since the mid 60s and continues to do so to this day. While it once put on the likes of Jimi Hendrix and Pink Floyd it this year has had performances from British sweetheart Lily Allen, DJ Richie Hawton and Cat Power among its packed programme.

Dingwalls

Middle Yard, Camden Lock, NW1 8AB

Located in Camden Lock, Dingwalls has put on live gigs since 1973 and still has a lively rock and indie line-up. Dingwalls hosts concerts by emerging Camden bands and international touring artists as well as stand-up comedy nights.

Koko

1A Camden High St, NW1 7JE

This former theatre was first transformed into a concert hall in the early 1980s when it was known as Camden Palace. It was then restored and reopened as Koko in 2004. As well as concerts by world famous DJs and musicians it also holds popular themed parties like "ABBA Disco Wonderland."

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The Camden Assembly

49 Chalk Farm Rd, NW1 8AN

The Camden Assembly is famed for its amazing sound system (Image: Google)

Formerly The Barfly, despite its tiny stage The Camden Assembly has been a top spot to catch live music for years. The iconic venue's live room has an incredible sound system and it books the freshest pop, hip hop and alternative acts from across the globe. It also puts on weekly hip hop and R&B club nights.

The Dublin Castle

94 Parkway, London NW1 7AN

Amy Winehouse used hang out at The Dublin Castle as both a performer and a patron (Image: Daily Mirror)

The Dublin Castle is still at the centre of London's indie scene. Amy Winehouse is said to have hung out here as both a performer and a patron. It puts on gigs from an array of emerging indie and alt rock artists to this day and is guaranteed to be packed at weekends.

Joe's Bar

78-79 Chalk Farm Rd, NW1 8AR

Joe's is one of Camden's most popular late night haunts (Image: Google)

DJs and live bands at this late night bar let revellers dance to Rockabilly, Northern Soul and Ska tunes until the early hours of the morning. It's one of the last spots to stay open and is a final stop for party-goers before they finally make their way home. The Chalk Farm venue is small but is always packed with people at the weekends.